1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |